Create Complete Tile Specifications with Dawson

Dawson is the new tile collection from Parkside Architectural Tiles. With a wide array of sizes, shapes and finishes for the ability to mix and match and create a coordinated tile specification indoors and out, Dawson is the latest range... View Article

Tips For Architectural 3D Visualization and Rendering

Architectural rendering is a specialised niche, only reserved for the best in the visualisation world. There are many reasons people shy away from 3D architectural rendering services. Experts in this field are not only experts at modelling, rendering, and animating... View Article

How To Create Realistic 3D Renders

In recent times, we have stepped into a new era and system of doing things. The act, process, and technique of creating realistic 3D renders are more than they were. This form of rendering services has been developed into a... View Article

Cala Homes (Thames) launches first urban wildlife strategy

Cala Homes Thames has launched its Urban Wildlife Strategy, which outlines its intention to incorporate biodiversity improvement measures into every new home in the region. A 2021 study estimated that the UK has lost almost half of its native biodiversity.... View Article

Closet fascination

Now that homeowners can enjoy socialising indoors once again, the downstairs cloakroom will be taking centre stage in terms of a Spring spruce up. It is the one intimate space in which guests spend time – and judge! Thomas Crapper has... View Article

Futurebuild returns for 2022

Futurebuild, the event that’s championed a sustainable built environment for the past 16 years, has opened registrations. Taking place from March 1 to 3, 2022, the event will connect specifiers, decision makers and disruptors with major brands and start-ups from... View Article

Paving the way for nature

Chris Hodson of Interpave discusses why concrete block permeable paving (CBPP) is a key sustainable drainage system (SuDS) technique Extensive new tree planting with provision for long-term nurturing is now a requirement for developments, with new government policies taking effect.... View Article

Manage heating the easy way

Nicola Martin at RadiWarm explains the simplicity and efficiency of electric pipeless radiators For landlords and housing managers, heating presents some pressing challenges; sharply rising prices and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, to name but two. In terms... View Article

Ensuring safe and efficient heating

The pressure to decarbonise existing homes continues to grow, as does the desire to end fuel poverty. Anthony Watton of Baxi Heating explores how social housing providers can implement heating solutions that prioritise both efficiency and safety for occupants. With... View Article

The changing climate of water conservation

In the UK, water conservation has been on the agenda for years. However, Steve Leigh of Groundbreaker Systems explains why our growing population and increased demand will result in critical water situations more regularly, especially in the driest parts of... View Article

Lessons still being learned from Grenfell

With the Grenfell Tower Inquiry resuming, Paul Richards of Aquarian Cladding Systems discusses the continuing impact of the disaster, and how the cladding industry must adapt. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, fire safety has been at the forefront... View Article